Assemble Afterschool

January 6, 2015 @ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Are you in 4th – 8th grade? Come hang out with us every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00-6:30 pm, from now until June 4, 2015.

Are you ready for after school? Come to Assemble to develop your problem solving skills and creativity through making and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education. Make your ideas into reality with hands-on experiences in programming, robotics, e-textiles, 3d printing, laser cutting, design and more! Meet local artists, engineers, and experts in a variety of fields, who will come in to discuss their work. Sign up here! If you have any further questions, please email julia@assemblepgh.org.

Check out our themed days:Tuesdays – Imaginative Engineering
Do you create, innovate, and test? Are you an imaginative Engineer? Come actively explore engineering fields! Work on problems with the design process! Become confident problem solvers. You could design and test rockets, design helmets, bridges, sustainable housing and more utilizing Engineering is Everywhere, thanks to our scholarship from ASSET STEM Education.

Wednesday – DIY Art
Got to paint? Ever make a zine? Want to cut wood with a saw? What about a laser cutter? Or 3d Printing a sculpture? Get your glitter on and make something! Meet to local artists and crafters as you make your ideas into reality. Explore your own creative process and let your inquiry shine!

Thursday- Tech this out!
Want to make an app? Hack something? Program in scratch Students in the program are inspired to create and teach one another throughout the making process hacking and remixing. Try your hand at game design using MIT’s Scratch and more! Make multiple projects and will learn to create and design with new and exciting resources like the Digital Corps.

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This program is offered for FREE. Assemble believes that the 21st Century skills youth learn in our programs should be accessible to everyone. But, if you can afford to make a donation to help us cover our costs, it is greatly appreciated! (The average cost of an afterschool program in Allegheny County is over $100 per week)

Assemble Afterschool is limited to 15 students. We highly encourage parents to ensure that their children can attend most of the sessions as the activities build throughout the month. If your child is only able to attend occasionally, please check out our drop-in program, Saturday Crafternoons, which takes place from 1-4pm each Saturday at Assemble. We also welcome them to our Learning Parties that happen on the second Wednesday of the month.

About the Lead Instructor: Julia Brown is an experienced Assemble instructor. She is also a Remake Learning Digital Corps teacher and has experience ranging from analog making to Arduino programing. Throughout the Spring, guest experts such as practicing scientists, artists, and technologists will also visit to aid in career connections.